Winning blow: bishop to d7 (g4)
c9-09003Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
29. Bd7 Nf5 30. N2e4 Nxd6 31. Nxg5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d7 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- knight to e4 develops smoothly.
- Strong! knight to g5 is the sharp choice (+3.1).
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead Nf5, then N2e4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #626.
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